Lazer e sociabilidade: etnografia da praça Fábio Luiz da cidade de Itapororoca-PB

Abstract

The squares have peculiar forms and characteristics intended for the practice of social, cultural and economic activities. With an important role in the urban scenario through its uses and functions, aiming to reunite people with different purpose and interests. In the city of Itapororoca-PB it is not different, the Fábio Luiz square, popularly known as Main Square has distinct purposes for local residents’ meeting environment and finally leisure and sociability between people. Being in this space developed the main activities and events of the city. The present study analyzes the leisure and the sociability in Fábio Luiz square of the city of Itapororoca-PB, through the daily dynamics of its customers and merchants. The research has a theoretical reference the urban anthropology that will deal with leisure and sociability in this environment. The methodology used was applied through ethnography and daily observation, conducting interviews with customers, merchants and public agents, making notes in the field diary.